 Man, did I wish I had a video like this back in the day because I used to look like this. Not really my proudest moment, but now I can actually make a video like this so you don't have to go through that. So here are my tips and essentials for back to school fashion. Now it would be a disservice to just tell you to rock some Japanese streetwear, maybe rock some rick and you'll stand out. Come on man, that's your textbook and tuition money we're talking about. So for the most part, the items that I'm wearing are going to be from brands on the more affordable side and that is actually the first tip, nail down your basics and overall style. We're on the basics of color blocking, layering and all that which by the way, I already have a video on those already because getting the basics down allows you to pull off some clean fits with just some simple pieces. And at the cost of college nowadays, that's probably what you're gonna have to do anyways. So what I would recommend when starting off is learning about grayscale color block, finding which pieces look best on you and invest in a piece that you know you're going to wear all the time. So here are my quick rapid fire suggestions. I recommend a slate gray hoodie or a black hoodie, trench coat, trousers, white minimal sneakers like vans or Oliver Cabell, tank tops, over shirts, basic tees, headwear. These pieces are going to be part of your capsule wardrobe which can be mixed and matched with each other. Now the next tip is to have some base fits that don't disappoint. And what I mean is that it's basically a template that you follow whenever you don't know what to wear. You know for whenever you're lazy or you're just late to class and you gotta rush. So here's an example of one of my base outfits. It's a tank top, trousers and white sneakers. If I'm running late to class, I can simply throw on a hoodie and expose a white tank underneath for some contrast, throw on a cap and I'm good to go. I am comfortable but I still look pretty good. And to me the trousers really do it, they really elevate the fit so it's not super super casual. It looks like you tried a little bit during the day. If I'm going on a date or I'm going out with the boys, all I would need and all you would need is a simple jacket or an over shirt with a collar in a few different color ways. And man just look how clean those fits are. They might be simple but hey sometimes it's just the way to go. And everyone has their own base fits, that's just an example of one of mine. So definitely go out and experiment and you'll develop your own go-tos. Alright so now I want you to get your own gym membership or hit up your campus gym. This is just a tip for your own mental well-being. When I was in school and I was taking all these engineering classes, thermodynamics and all that, I was taxed. Everyone I was surrounded by was really smart but they didn't really lift or hit the gym. Actually nowadays I would take that back because every engineer has a climbing membership but seriously, your health matters. It's a good place to go meet some friends, meet some girls, meet some dudes. And plus you want to meet people from a variety of studies, you don't want to just be surrounded by people in your major. So that's just a recommendation because I didn't really do that. Okay so real quick I mentioned tank tops as a basic earlier and my favorite ones like this one right here come from the sponsor of today's video Fruit of the Loom. Actually a lot of the basics I did recommend you can actually pick up from them because take a look at that price and take a look at their hoodies. Honestly they got the sizing pretty solid on this one. Now this one specifically is a size large and it fits perfectly oversized on me. I've got the black heather, cream and maroon. So let's try it on with that base fit I was talking about earlier. Alright pretty clean. So earlier I did recommend the black or slate gray hoodie. The next one in line is the cream hoodie and it always pairs well with neutral colored pieces. And there's just a lot that you can do with just these hoodies. These ones are soft, comfortable and if you want to switch it up there's always the good old crew neck. Instead of a tank swap it out for a white shirt underneath so you get a bit of contrast poking out of the neckline and of course the hem. And there's just so much that you can do with these basics and of course the classic tank is a must whenever it comes to any sort of over shirt that you're wearing. Because yes you can wear a regular basic tee underneath this but a tank top you get a little bit more collar area and overall just more breathability. 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I've had these for a few years already. I also have this cap from Alpaca Gear which comes with water repellency and it's super sweat absorbent. It's a great training cap and also can look good in fits. Of course jewelry is an essential. I always recommend a watch from Casio just to start off. And if you got the funds I would recommend investing in a sterling silver piece. The difference is something you feel in here right away. These pieces right here from Lupin are all I really wear nowadays. I bought a bunch of stainless steel rings in the past. Probably over $200 worth and I don't really wear them anymore. I had to donate it to my cousins. And also don't forget about the extended belt. I'm telling you this is a super underrated piece. It's affordable. It doesn't add any extra heat and it does add some visual interest on a fit. Alright now let's talk about the backpack. Nowadays I personally don't think you need one. Now sure I think a simple backpack does everything you need. But I would recommend trying something else. Because a backpack is going to be a part of your fit. So you guys have seen tote bags in a lot of fit nowadays. And I think it's perfectly suitable for campus. All you really have to do is keep your laptop in a laptop sleeve. Bring a pen or pencil here and there. This is a great way to stand out from the crowd if that matters to you. And what I really appreciate is that you can get quick access to your goods inside. You know with a backpack you have to take off a strap, throw it around you, unzip it and then you can grab whatever you need. Now if you're not a fan of those I would actually recommend investing in a piece that is water repellent. I can't tell you how many times my lab report got wet and I would just have to pay extra money to reprint it. It was annoying. So if you could get something like this from Peak Design. This is a camera bag. It's going to do you great. So you don't have to use it for a camera. There's a built-in laptop sleeve, some dividers if you want them. And the entire thing is water repellent. Now there are water repellent backpacks as well. If you want to invest in those that's totally up to you. I just recommend trying something a little bit different. And last but not least I would actually recommend building a solid EDC. Things that are going to make your life easier and safer on campus. So that is why I recommend this universal cable that magnetically clips around your keychain. Even get yourself a keychain pen. Now for your own safety you might be wandering around campus late at night. I would actually recommend carrying a flashlight or OC spray depending on wherever you live. And in your bag I would keep a water bottle, power bank like this one from Anker. This one just magnetically snaps onto an iPhone wirelessly charges it. Or even this solar power bank right here that holds a lot of milliamp hours. And definitely get yourself a solid pair of ear buds or headphones that are noise cancelling. AirPods, Sony headphones. I like these ones from Yamaha as well. You just want to be able to drown out the noise whenever you want to focus. Alright y'all those are my tips for back to school. These are just things I wish I knew a lot earlier. Would have made my college experience a lot better. If you found this video helpful make sure you give it a thumbs up. Subscribe. Share this video if you could. And until then stay fly. Make sure you pick up some basics from Fruit of the Loom. Gooses.